Springer homer boosts Astros past Cardinals 4-1
George Springer hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros completed a two-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
4
St. Louis Cardinals
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Gómez singled to right, Altuve and Correa scored, Valbuena to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-1
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Springer homered to right center (397 feet), Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
G. Garcia singled to right, Molina scored, Díaz to third, G. Garcia to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Grichuk grounded into fielder's choice to third, Molina out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-1
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Grichuk batting
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Play Result 4-1
Grichuk hit for Broxton.
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Lineup Change 4-1
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Lineup Change 4-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Díaz fouled out to catcher.
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Díaz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Molina reached on infield single to third.
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Single 4-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Molina batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Peralta flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Peralta batting
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Play Result 4-1
Harris relieved Giles.
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Start Inning 4-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-1
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Lineup Change 4-1
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End Inning 4-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Gattis flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-0
Injuries
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSTL
Matt Carpenter2B13
Brandon MossLF37
Matt HollidayLF7
Stephen PiscottyRF26
Matt Adams1B18
Jhonny Peralta3B27
Yadier MolinaC4
Aledmys DiazSS12
Adam WainwrightP50
Substitutes
Jeremy HazelbakerCF41
Greg GarciaPH4
Kevin SiegristP54
Trevor RosenthalP40
Jonathan BroxtonP30
Randal GrichukPH34
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Danny Worth3B26
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Colby RasmusLF28
Luis Valbuena3B18
Carlos GomezCF91
Jason CastroC18
Collin McHughP32
Substitutes
Ken GilesP91
Will HarrisP36
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Tony SippP36
Evan GattisC11
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